This bag has a briefcase-style handle with an ergonomic molded grip on the front, right above the pocket.

Very few gig bags have this feature!

That means when you carry an instrument, the neck is pointing UP, safely nestled between your arm and chest, instead of sticking out in front of you. If you're going up a flight of stairs - especially if you're carrying an amp in your other hand - you REALLY appreciate not having the neck dangling out front, waving around at knee level! Perfect for maneuvering through crowds, subway turnstiles, or doors with push-bars.

I agree with a previous reviewer that the way the zipper is configured on the pocket is a little odd, but I adjusted to opening it from the side fairly quickly. Frankly, the advantage of the "briefcase-carry" outweighs everything else for me. If it was only available in Hot Pink or with Hello Kitty pictures all over it, I'd still buy it. No kidding, that handle will spoil you!Nice light weight! Excellent handle. The zippers look like they're going to hold up - they're heavy-duty.It's well designed and assembled.The last bag I had that I liked this much cost ten times as much, and was quite a bit heavier. This one is perfect!

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I was completely disappointed in this Gig Bag. I looked at one in CG a year ago which had great padding and protection. The one that arrived had very little to offer in the...Read complete review

I was completely disappointed in this Gig Bag. I looked at one in CG a year ago which had great padding and protection. The one that arrived had very little to offer in the way of protection for my Bass. AT best this is a cheaper value bag. Roadrunners design is weak, I would not recommend this bag to anyone. If I wasn't moving across the country I would return it to get a refund.

I was completely disappointed in this Gig Bag. I looked at one in CG a year ago which had great padding and protection. The one that arrived had very little to offer in the way of protection for my Bass. AT best this is a cheaper value bag. Roadrunners design is weak, I would not recommend this bag to anyone. If I wasn't moving across the country I would return it to get a refund.

This is a great gig bag. It is well made. Great zippers and quality handles. There is some protection and that is a big plus. I would describe it as scratch protection. There is enough foam that it stands up against the wall on it's own but If you slam it in a car door you're going to break the guitar. I have an Epiphone Viola ( Violin Bass ) and it fits nicely with a Strap, Cord, and Tuner in the pocket. Great Gig Bag.

This gig bag is a quality product well made by Road Runner. That is why I bought it. All sewn seams and materials used to construct the product are of good quality.

I would have liked to have the carry strap on the back run from bottom of the case to the headstock area instead of the standard backpack strap arrangement. I have yet to run into a backpacking bassist on a trail or while camping. You can use one of the straps to make it an over the shoulder carry bag but it is not comfortable.

I am not a fan of the side handle being on an angle. When your hand grabs it the weight of the guitar makes it feel tilted and out of balance at the wrist. Not a huge problem. The front grab handle is cool.

The two pocket pouch is generous enough to store a cord, tuner and supplies.